ION Audio LP2CD Data Sheet

Before Starting the Software 
Make sure that your USB turntable is plugged into the computer with the supplied USB cable, 

and both the computer and the turntable are plugged in and on.  Refer to the included USB 

turntable quick start instruction manual before proceeding with software installation. 

 

 

For your first recording, we recommend that you test your settings on 

short section (a minute or less)  of recorded audio so you can become familiar with the the 

process before recording a full LP. 

 

1. 

Plug your turntable into an AC power outlet and use the included USB cable to 

connect the USB port on your turntable to the USB port on your computer. 

2. 

Turn your computer on if it is not on already.  Allow it to boot fully. 

3. 

Turn on the turntable by pressing the power button near the base of the 

tonearm. 

4. 

Your computer might display a message saying that it has detected a new device, 

and that it is available to use.  Depending on your system, this message may or 

may not appear.  This is normal. 

5. 

Insert the CD that came with your USB turntable into your computer’s CD drive. 

6. 

A window will pop up automatically.  Click on the [INSTALL] icon next to 

“Audacity”. 

 

 

1. 

Plug your turntable into an AC power outlet and use the included USB cable to 

connect the USB port on your turntable to the USB port on your computer. 

2. 

Turn your computer on if it is not on already.  Allow it to boot fully. 

3. 

Insert the included CD into your computer’s CD drive. 

4. 

Open the CD icon on the desktop. 

5. 

Drag the installation folder for Audacity to your hard drive.  We recommend that 

you move the folder to your Applications folder. 

6. 

A window will come up which shows the files copying. 

7. 

Once the files are done copying, EJECT the CD. 

 

Before you begin using the software, note 

that Audacity’s controls and menus can be 

displayed in a variety of different languages.  

Go to Edit | Preferences and click on the 

Interface tab.  Under the Language pull-

down tab, you can select your preferred 

language.